Nebraska lands the commitment of 3-star athlete Kaden Howard
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31: Smith Snowden #2 of the Utah Utes breaks up a pass intended for Jacory Barney Jr. #2 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half of the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on December 31, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Utes defeated the Cornhuskers 44-22.
(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images The feel-good momentum surrounding the Nebraska athletic department continues to build following the men’s basketball team’s first-round NCAA Tournament victory—and it’s now carrying over onto the recruiting trail. The Cornhuskers have secured a commitment from 3-star athlete Kaden Howard, a 5-foot-10, 160-pound playmaker out of Miami, Florida. Howard picked Nebraska over Louisville, West Virginia and Missouri.
Howard, a product of Miami Palmetto High School, brings instant intrigue. His skillset—and even his background—draws natural comparisons to former Palmetto standout Jacory Barney. The parallels are hard to ignore, and Nebraska fans will be hoping Howard can follow a similar developmental path and on-field impact.
He becomes a key addition to what is shaping up to be a formidable 2027 recruiting class, currently headlined by quarterback Trae Taylor. BREAKING: Class of 2027 ATH Kaden Howard has Committed to Nebraska, he tells me for @Rivals The 5’11 160 ATH from Homestead, FL chose the Cornhuskers over Louisville, West Virginia, and Missouri “I’m gonna be a game changer” https://t. co/UTh0lcMQAP pic.
twitter. com/XMCsK527nq — Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) March 21, 2026 Speed merchant Howard’s game is built on pure electricity. He thrives in open space, where his burst and acceleration allow him to exploit gaps before defenders can even react.